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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1921
Page
6
An unusual coupon sale is announced by twenty one Washington firms in the Journal page seven. Each coupon applies to a designated article with one bargain per week. Additional weekly bargains on the same plan will be offered by the participating firms.
The county treasurer ends the registration grace period today for unpaid current year fees. Unpaid license machines will be seized by the sheriff and sold at auction. The list in county papers last week is now closing, with few high value cars believed unregistered.
Mrs Stel la Zepekie of Grand Forks North Dakota credits Tanlac with restoring her health after two years of digestion problems. She describes persistent pain back ache sleepless nights and weak fatigue that improved with an excellent appetite better sleep and overall happiness following the medicine.
Notices list postponed final civics meeting on May 24 at 2 30 at Mrs Applebys West Washington St. Also 773 The Independent club meets with Mrs James Swift Thursday afternoon 7812 W BR CC meeting Saturday at 2 36 last before Memorial Day with important business All members urged 784 Rebekah lodge meets Friday night 8 o clock at I O O F hall Balloting and initiation Rebekah club meets Thursday afternoon at I C O F hall attendance requested T812 Senior choir rehearsal at Methodist church Thursday 7 30 full attendance desired Box and candy social at Lincoln rural school next Friday evening May 30 Martha Thrasher and pupils 792
Prominent Columbus Junction attorney F. M. Molesberry is set to deliver the principal address on Decoration Day. The program includes cemetery exercises in the morning at two local cemeteries with the full lineup to be released soon.
A local advert proclaims Olds and Eschers offers the best in home cooked meals with a promise to serve customers and deliver value. The message emphasizes quality versus price.
Sheriff Denison said no new clues have been found on Henry D. Sommer of Washington who has been missing for two weeks. He was last seen on a Wednesday in May and cards with Sommer’s picture and description are being mailed statewide today.
The business advertises availability of any marble or granite on the market through B. F. Campbell Granite Works.
Mrs W B Ireland of Thornburg arrived last evening for the Home Mission convention and will stay as a guest of Mrs Ezra Gardner.
The Carrier Doves of the Methodist church enjoyed a sunset park outing with Miss Edith Nebergall and a full spread. Mrs. W. S. Falk hosted a three table bridge afternoon at her South Fourth avenue home. Pythian Sisters voted to host next year’s Washington Temple district convention and elected Mrs. Ralph Minick as delegate. Seven girls picnicked at the George Stewart shack with an outdoor dinner, bonfire, and plans for a secret society named B N. Tuesday marked Sebirth with friends Zeibione aiding, featuring Brunswick music, progressive rock, five hundred, and cigars.
At eleven o clock a playful wedding was held with a minister Sam H Neill leading in a silk hat and atlas. The bridal party included Randall Neill and Miss Lulu Brinning, and the groom Mildred Brinning with bride and father Worner Jarrard and John Green. The bride wore blue silk taffeta with pearls and onion-top bouquet. double ring ceremony concluded as guests departed before dawn.
Mrs George Brinton returns from Garner after visiting daughter Mrs Arthur Rankin. L G Lyons family depart for Muscatine to start new home. Mrs Tom Brooke and Nellie of Wayland visit for business. Mrs J C Bauer travels to Keota to visit daughter Mrs Claude Holmes on Rheuma treatment. Mrs Walter Johnson travels to Keota by bus. D F Macon auctioneer in Washington. Auto painter W A Smith advertised.
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